9. TROUBLESHOOTING
When the engine will not start:
1. Is the engine switch ON?
2. Is there enough fuel?
3. Is the fuel valve ON?
4. Is gasoline reaching the carburetor?
To check, loosen the drain screw with the fuel valve ON.
Fuel should flow out freely.
m If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry before testing
the spark plug or starting the engine. Fuel vapor or spilled fliel may ignite.
DRAIN SCREW
5. Is there a spark at the spark plug?
a. Remove the spark plug cap. Clean any dirt from around the spark
plug base, then remove the spark plug.
b. Install the spark plug in the plug cap.
c. Turn the engine switch ON.
d. Ground the side electrode to any engine ground, pull the recoil starter
to see if sparks jump across the gap.
e. If there is no sparks, replace the plug.
Install the new plug and try to start the engine according to the
instructions.
6. If the engine still does not start, take the pump to an authorized Honda
water pump dealer.